The New Orleans Saints have signed wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to a contract extension, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and confirmed by NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill. Shaheed had signed an exclusive rights free agent deal for the 2024 season earlier this offseason that was worth just $985,000. The former undrafted free agent agreed to a one-year, $5.2 million extension that will keep him with the Saints through the 2025 season.
Good for him. The Weber State product is coming off a career year. Shaheed finished last season with 46 catches, 716 receiving yards, and five touchdowns. He also had 339 punt return yards, which ranked third in the league, and won him his first Pro Bowl appearance.
He’s a special player with elite speed and an ability to track the football deep downfield. Additionally, Shaheed’s value on special teams is equally as important. This deal could end up being a bargain for the Saints. Shaheed has improved every year and could be looking at an expanded role under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.
The future is bright for what is undeniably one of the NFL’s best stories.
